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Celebrating and Supporting Women in the Workplace and Beyond

Sterling Check

March was Women’s History Month, and it was a meaningful period for all of us at Sterling as we continue to make a concerted effort to advocate for women’s rights within the workplace. In the HR space, we know that diversity and inclusion is critical when building out authentic teams and work cultures. In honor of Women’s History month, we wanted to discuss and explore the unique challenges that women face in the workplace while they’re also managing work/life balance.

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Keeping Employees’ Schedules In Check

FingerCheck

If you run a business that utilizes hourly employees, it’s imperative to keep an organized, up-to-date schedule for your workforce. From construction companies to restaurants, organizations staffed by hourly workers need to schedule their personnel efficiently and sustainably. Unfortunately, manually managing employees’ schedules can be time-consuming, frustrating, and lead to accounting errors — but luckily, there are ways to avoid these pratfalls.

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6 Employee Goal Setting Strategies for Success | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

This post on employee goal setting was originally published in May 2019 and updated with new facts and information in May 2022. Did you know around 50% of employees say they don’t know exactly what is expected of them at work? That’s one compelling reason to set organizational and individual performance goals in your company. Goals increase productivity , boost employee motivation, create transparency, and challenge top performers.

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Building a compelling employee value proposition (EVP)

Achievers

Employers everywhere are familiar with the Great Resignation. The elevated quit rate among employees that began in 2021 is affecting organizations across industries. The Great Resignation is partially a response to the opportunity the pandemic gave employees to evaluate their job and its effect on their personal well-being, together with the new power employees have in a tight labor market.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace and what HR can do

Bob

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about mental and behavioral health issues and reduce the stigma surrounding the subject. Mental health is all-encompassing and affects how we think, feel, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. The pandemic has placed extra attention on employee mental health. The heightened feelings of anxiety and depression among the workforce have forced companies to address the inadequacies in their approach to employee wellbeing.

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Workplace Trends 2022: Culture and Retention | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a swift evolution of the workplace that has yet to slow down. Offices have closed and opened — and then closed and opened again, and the number of remote workers is at an all-time high. Millions of U.S. workers have quit, and many more plan to, during the ongoing Great Resignation. It’s likely that some of your own employees are considering their own options, and you may have felt the impact of the Great Resignation already.

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May 2022 Leadership Development Carnival

Julie Winkle Giulioni

Welcome to your one-stop leadership development insight center! This month, 33 thought leaders and authors have come together to offer this rich collection of perspectives, approaches, strategies, and tools to enhance your leadership effectiveness. These articles are a lot like Lay’s potato chips. I’ll bet you can’t read just one. Until next month, keep learning and leading well!

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Leading with a people-first strategy: understanding principles, policies, and priorities

Bob

Building a business based on people-first principles requires a foundational shift at every level of leadership—from the very understanding of what leadership is to the HR strategies that guide decisions large and small. As companies continue to wrestle with the Great Resignation and changes within the world of work, understanding how to implement impactful people-first strategies is vital to attracting, retaining, and nurturing the best people for your business.

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14 Ways Social Media Has Affected Talent Acquisition

SHRM

What is one way that talent acquisition has been affected by social media? To help you appreciate the effects of social media on talent acquisition, we asked recruiters and associates this question for their best insights. From aiding talent sourcing to removing the middleman, there are several insights that may help you leverage social media to your advantage in business.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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10 Fantastic Tips on Being a More Positive Leader

6Q

Leaders are charged with a number of things; guiding teams to achieve their objectives, inspiring them, resolving conflict and so much more. In today’s work places, leaders are also charged with creating a healthy workplace culture and one way to do this is to adopt the positive leadership model. . Positive leaders work to improve positive emotions in their employees.

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How to Find Great Talent in a Tight Job Market

TalentCulture

Talent wars may be a dream come true for skilled candidates, but competing for great employees can leave employers hanging. When there doesn’t seem to be much interest in your […]. The post How to Find Great Talent in a Tight Job Market appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Evolution of Company Culture: Crucial Things Managers Can Do

Bonusly

Meet Alex—a marketing professional who managed a team of six at her organization. When her team was in the office full-time (pre-pandemic), deliberate effort to improve company culture wasn’t even on her radar—mainly because it wasn’t necessary. Building strong relationships within her team came effortlessly. They collaborated often and enjoyed an efficient, predictable rhythm for meetings.

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How to Make the Most of the Virtual Experience at #SHRM22

SHRM

While I certainly am excited to be attending SHRM22 live and in person this year, I know there’s many folks who can’t join me in New Orleans, whether it’s company policy against travel, budgetary restrictions or schedule constraints. However, what an amazing opportunity virtual attendance provides! You can experience the conference in a whole different way!

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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can I push back on my company’s Mother’s Day activities?

Ask a Manager

This post, can I push back on my company’s Mother’s Day activities? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a woman who, like many, has experienced infertility and pregnancy loss. It’s made me sensitive to things like work baby showers, certain family-centric holidays, and pregnancy announcements in general.

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Why Everyone Should Aim to Develop a High-Performance Culture

6Q

Employees and companies alike aim to improve their skills for both personal and organisational growth. Read on to understand the value of a high-performance culture in the workplace. Company culture refers to an organisation’s behaviours, personalities, and values. Either by deliberate design or natural development, culture affects how your company functions and develops.

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How to Delegate: Tips for Delegating Tasks at Work

BetterUp

Jump to section. What does it mean to delegate. The benefits of delegating. The importance of delegation. Why is it so difficult for some people to delegate? How to delegate (and how not to). When to delegate. 4 skills for effective delegating. Common challenges of delegating.

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The Do’s And Don’ts Of Giving Negative Performance Reviews

Engagedly

“Caroline, you have failed to meet the deadlines way too many times this quarter, We expect more dedication from you this quarter.” How many of us are ready to face negative reviews about our work like this? Not all employees are usually open to negative performance review. Sometimes, it is demotivating to listen to negative performance reviews and employees also tend to get defensive at times.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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The HR Business Partner Career Path & Progression: An Informative Guide

Analytics in HR

Whether you want to become an HR Business Partner , you want to learn more about being an HR Business Partner as a career, or you want to know what roles you can move on to as an HRBP, you need first to understand what core competencies and skills you should focus on to shape your career. We’ll explore everything you need to know about HR Business Partner career progression in this article.

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The loneliness epidemic: How to ensure remote employees remain connected

HR Zone

Culture Addressing the loneliness epidemic.

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10 Ideas To Make Mental Health Support More Accessible For Employees

TalentCulture

What are some ideas to make mental health support more accessible to employees? This question was posed to a group of talented professionals for their insights. From offering mental health […]. The post 10 Ideas To Make Mental Health Support More Accessible For Employees appeared first on TalentCulture.

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How to answer “What is your greatest strength” question during an interview

HR Digest

“What is your biggest strength?” is a common interview question that most of us have encountered during a job interview. Many candidates are stumped when it comes to answering this question. Establishing the appropriate context and being honest and professional are the best ways to respond. It’s critical that your skills complement the job description.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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#CauseTheEffect: Stay in Pursuit

SHRM

“Cause The Effect” is the campaign for the upcoming SHRM conference. It’s like purpose… many times we aren’t quite sure how or what to do to create impact, but when we focus on the pursuit, it will appear in many ways including inspiration. When I started my career helping companies relocate talent, I wasn’t sure what my “cause” was other than moving people’s stuff, or how I could effect change in my personal life or my career.

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4 Tips to Prevent Burnout *Before* It Gets Bad

The Muse

Because a few days off won’t keep burnout at bay. Start by recognizing early warning signs, like finding everyone and everything irritating.

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Forecasting the Future of Work

TalentCulture

Podcast Sponsored by: QuantumWork Advisory According to McKinsey, the pandemic has accelerated existing trends in remote work, e-commerce, and automation. As a result, up to 25% more workers than previously […]. The post Forecasting the Future of Work appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Purpose at Work Predicts if Employees Will Stay or Quit Their Jobs

Great Place to Work

Help employees connect their work to your company's purpose and watch retention, employee well-being, and stock market returns improve. Senior leaders struggling with retention issues and employees walking out the door have more in common than one might think. They’re both in search of answers. Employees are reevaluating the meaning their jobs give them—"How does what I do here matter?

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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Job Openings, Quits Set New Records

SHRM Resources

Available jobs rose to 11.5 million in March, the highest number on record, according to the monthly JOLTS report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Job openings outnumbered unemployed workers by about 5.5 million.

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The Importance of Succession Planning

Quantum Workplace

As the great resignation wave continues on, employees are leaving their roles at unprecedented rates, often unexpectedly and without much warning. The war for talent empowers employees to weigh their professional options, resulting in large-scale talent loss for organizations nationwide. Fortunately, succession planning makes it easy to plan for the unexpected and replace top talent seamlessly.

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MyOutDesk Celebrates 15 years of Virtual Assistant Services

TalentCulture

MyOutDesk, LLC focuses on instantly scaling and growing businesses with virtual assistants and has served 8000 clients over 15 years. Over the past 15 years, MyOutDesk has become both a leader here in North America and in the Philippines. The post MyOutDesk Celebrates 15 years of Virtual Assistant Services appeared first on TalentCulture.

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